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One person dead after two-vehicle crash in Katikati

Emergency services are at the scene of a fatal crash in Katikati.

'Times are changing': Māori ward move 'massive' for Tauranga

A challenge to the decision, however, is likely.

The Road Ahead: The missing piece in our Covid-19 puzzle

The Road Ahead poses risks for our way of life - how does our economy save us?

Impassioned pleas to save Tauranga avocado tree fail

The council has voted for the mature tree's destruction despite opposition.

Tauranga votes to establish Māori ward

A ripple of surprise ran through the chamber as the vote passed.

'Shocked': Neighbours clash over 44-year-old avocado tree

Neighbours say the tree has supplied them with avocados for years.

'Gold dust': One of Mount's last beachfront sections sells

The section was subdivided into four lots and the beachfront lot has now sold.

It's a fine Saturday - will Aucklanders obey lockdown rules?

But don't get too excited. The thunder could be back as early as tomorrow evening.

Powerball $50m: Winner thought they won $5000, not $5m

The couple who won had a quiet lunch and celebratory wine after claiming $5 million.

Worker has faith in port testing systems

It comes after more than 3000 people presented for testing last week.

12,000 caught in Auckland and Tauranga ports virus test net

Ports scramble to meet sudden legal requirements for urgent Covid-19 testing.

Local Focus: Who is Jan Tinetti, Labour candidate for Tauranga?

Labour candidate Jan Tinetti’s electorate profile. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Who is Erika Harvey, NZ First candidate for Tauranga?

NZ First candidate Erika Harvey’s electorate profile. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Who is Simon Bridges, National candidate for Tauranga?

Simon Bridges relaxes with a few personal questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Who is Cameron Luxton, ACT candidate for Tauranga?

ACT Tauranga candidate Cameron Luxton’s electorate profile. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Who is Erika Harvey, NZ First candidate for Tauranga?

NZ First candidate Erika Harvey's electorate profile. Made with funding from NZ On Air.